PVR IPTV Simple Client comparisons
PVR IPTV Simple Client is compared head-to-head with The Movie Database Python, MusicBrainz Scraper Library and Jellyfin for Kodi and more: 7 head-to-heads in Kodi Add-ons, each with the specs and prices we checked.
PVR IPTV Simple Client head-to-head
- PVR IPTV Simple Client vs The Movie Database Python
- PVR IPTV Simple Client vs MusicBrainz Scraper Library
- PVR IPTV Simple Client vs Jellyfin for Kodi
- PVR IPTV Simple Client vs Emby for Kodi
- PVR IPTV Simple Client vs PlexKodiConnect
- PVR IPTV Simple Client vs Trakt for Kodi
- PVR IPTV Simple Client vs JellyCon
PVR IPTV Simple Client vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Add-on type | Playback features | Library features | Supported platforms | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | PVR IPTV Simple Client | Yes | Free | Pvr/iptv | Pause/resume, seeking, timeshifting, catch-up/archive playback (provider and inputstream dependent); HLS, DASH, Smooth Streaming via inputstream.adaptive | XMLTV electronic program guide; channel groups, genre mapping, channel logos, provider metadata mapping | Linux, macOS, Windows | 7.9 |
| 1 | The Movie Database Python | Yes | Free | Metadata/library | Movie metadata; posters; fanart; keyart option; keywords as tags | all Kodi platforms | 9.2 | |
| 2 | MusicBrainz Scraper Library | Yes | Free | Metadata/library | Music information retrieval from MusicBrainz | 7.9 | ||
| 4 | Jellyfin for Kodi | Yes | Free | Metadata/library | Direct play; transcoding; add-on mode; native mode via NFS or SMB | Sync selected libraries to Kodi database; dynamic browsing of unsynced libraries; watched and resume-state sync | Kodi on PCs, tablets, Android TV, Fire TV and other TV boxes | 7.9 |
| 5 | Emby for Kodi | Yes | Free | Service integration | direct play; transcoding; remote playback commands | synchronizes movies, TV shows, music videos, and music to Kodi database; dynamic library listings; watched and resume-state sync; extrafanart; profile backup | 7.9 | |
| 6 | PlexKodiConnect | Yes | Free | Service integration | Direct playback from network paths; Plex transcoding; skip intros, credits, and commercials | Plex-to-Kodi database sync; playlist sync; additional artwork; movie set grouping | 7.9 | |
| 7 | Trakt for Kodi | Yes | Free | Service integration | Scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback; supports local media and compatible remote streams when metadata is available | Syncs movie and TV collections and watched status between Kodi and Trakt; can sync on library updates | All Kodi platforms | 7.9 |
| 8 | JellyCon | Yes | Free | Media source | Play movies, TV shows, music videos, music, and Live TV from a Jellyfin server | Dynamically browses server libraries; supports shortcuts and home-screen widgets | Kodi; supported device platforms not specified | 7.9 |
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